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Do ACE inhibitors improve the response to exercise training in functionally impaired older adults? A randomized controlled trial [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
<br>Background: Loss of muscle mass and strength with ageing is a major cause for falls, disability, and morbidity in older people. Previous studies have found that angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) may improve physical function in ...
Sumukadas, Deepa   +8 more
core   +1 more source

The effects of inspiratory muscle training in older adults

open access: yes, 2015
Purpose: Declining inspiratory muscle function and structure and systemic low-level inflammation and oxidative stress may contribute to morbidity and mortality during normal ageing.
Mills, Dean E.   +14 more
core   +1 more source

Older adults and sport and physical activity professionals in Spain

open access: yes, 2010
Presence of monitors in physical activities and sports practiced by adults older than 64 years of age in Spain is analyzed in this research. The objective of this study is to determine the existence of monitors in relation to the sociodemographic ...
Martin Rodriguez, Maria   +16 more
core   +1 more source

Light Intensity physical activity and sedentary behavior in relation to body mass index and grip strength in older adults: cross-sectional findings from the Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders (LIFE) study [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Identifying modifiable determinants of fat mass and muscle strength in older adults is important given their impact on physical functioning and health.
Cooper, R   +55 more
core   +1 more source

A tool for safer prescribing in vulnerable adults: the continuing development of the Medichec app and website

open access: yesBJPsych Bulletin
Aims and method Adverse effects are a common concern when prescribing and reviewing medication, particularly in vulnerable adults such as older people and those with intellectual disability.
Delia Bishara   +15 more
doaj   +1 more source

Covid-19 and Older Adults

open access: yesInternational Egyptian Journal of Nursing Sciences and Research, 2021
The objective of this review article is to narrate the health considerations of older adults during COVID-19. Soon there will be more elderly people than youth, and more people at an alarming age than ever before.
A. Ahmed
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Transitions at the end of life for older adults - patient, carer and professional perspectives [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
BackgroundThe end of life may be a time of high service utilisation for older adults. Transitions between care settings occur frequently, but may produce little improvement in symptom control or quality of life for patients.
Gunn Grande   +20 more
core   +1 more source

Consequences of physical inactivity in older adults: A systematic review of reviews and meta‐analyses

open access: yesScandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 2020
Globally, populations are ageing. Typically, physical activity levels decline and health worsens as we age; however, estimates of the impact of physical inactivity for population health often fail to specifically focus on older adults.
Conor Cunningham   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Carcinomas and Carcinoid Tumors of the Lungs and Bronchi in Children and Adolescents: The EXPeRT Recommendations

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Primary lung carcinomas and bronchial carcinoid tumors (BC) are very rare malignancies in childhood. While typical BC and mucoepidermoid carcinomas are mostly low‐grade, localized tumors with a more favorable prognosis than in adults, necessitating avoidance of overtreatment, adenocarcinomas of the lung are often diagnosed at advanced disease ...
Michael Abele   +19 more
wiley   +1 more source

Social and emotional loneliness among older adults in a coastal suburb in Sri Lanka

open access: yesAging and Health Research, 2022
Loneliness is defined as an unpleasant experience due to lack of social interactions. Older adults are more susceptible to loneliness resulting poor quality life.
Subana Subathevan   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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